Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Chincherinchee
In German
Tabebuia
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Tabebuia
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Tabebuia
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Tabebuia
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Tabebuia
Chincherinchee
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Tabebuia and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Tabebuia and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Tabebuia and Chincherinchee
Care of Tabebuia and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.